yì​zhǐ​chán

One-Finger Zen

一指禅 一指禪 yì​zhǐ​chán
One-Finger Zen
An allusion to a Buddhist master who answered every question by raising a single finger; used to describe the idea that all truths can be reduced to one simple principle
one-finger meditation
A form of Shaolin qigong or martial arts where one performs a handstand on a single finger or strikes a target with a single finger

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